Archive for the ‘Parties, Festivals & Events’ Category

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By Leyla Kee-McParlin
Special to The Lost Girls
Spring is finally here—any mention of winter is now a distant memory—and extended, drizzle-free daylight turns office daydreamers into wannabe Woodstockians: The festival season is approaching!
Kickin’ It Indie
The UK festival scene is the most...

by Nancy Yeomans
LG Air Travel Editor
As 2011 draws to a close my thoughts naturally turn to the year ahead. The year in travel specifically. One of the best ways to get to know a destination is to learn about what makes it special. A festival, be it culinary, cultural or with another focus, brings a...

By Gina Douglas
Special to Lost Girls
Central California is home to a stretch of coastline that mixes rural farmland with cosmopolitan ambiance. The blend of beaches, vineyards, scenic drives, warm weather, and hip bars and restaurants makes it an ideal place to spend a long weekend and with the New...

by Nancy Yeomans
LG Air Travel Editor
Monuments, museums and statues, oh my! The thought of Washington, DC probably brings images of one of these to mind. The District of Columbia is all about politics and power. History, too, plays a big role in why visitors choose the area as a travel destination every...

by Nancy Yeomans
LG Air Travel News Editor
It’s finally summertime and everywhere you look cities and towns across the U.S. are showing off. Food festivals of all types crop up almost every weekend, and there is no better way to get to know an area than by its cuisine. A regional festival will often...

By Maggie Parker
The first time I heard anything about La Feria de Abril in Sevilla, Spain, was 4 days before I was scheduled to arrive there. I was traveling through Spain, and when I was in Valencia, I overheard someone on my walking tour mention that La Feria would be going on in Sevilla when she...

By Isabel B
Special to The Lost Girls
This is to all the girls out there: Are you finally making the big trip to Oktoberfest this year? Eager to experience the biggest beer festival like a local? But still haven’t figured out how to wear your camouflage, the traditional Dirndl dress?
The history of...

Great Scot! The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts crowds of theater-goers to Scotland’s capital for 25 days of stage and street performances. Plus, there is much more to this city than summer stage antics: an annual military exhibition, traditional dance, hillside views, and surprising...

After toiling away all winter, there’s something immensely appealing about the idea of escaping the daily grind. Whether or not you’re pursuing a higher education, just the phrase ‘spring break’ conjures up thoughts of a change of scenery. It’s the perfect time to kick back and relax, or...

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